I love cupcakes so much, and I’m back with another fun recipe to celebrate opening day of Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom! This version of the Chunky Monkey Cupcake is so moist and delicious, in part because of the pudding in the cake recipe. And to make it even more mouthwatering, there’s a fruit filling! Why not make a batch of Chunky Monkey Cupcakes to snack on before or after seeing Monkey Kingdom?
Chunky Monkey Cupcakes
Chocolate/ Banana Pudding Cupcake Recipe:
2 C flour
1 C cocoa
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 C granulated sugar
1 TBSP vanilla extract
3/4 C vegetable oil
4 eggs (room temp)
1/2 C milk
1 C sour cream
1 3.4 oz banana cream pudding
Cupcake Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place cupcake liners in cupcake pan.
Add dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Sift together dry ingredients.
Mix liquid ingredients together.
Mix liquid and dry ingredients together.
Add eggs to the above.
Beat in mixer until totally combined.
Pour batter into lined pan until 3/4 full.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes, and cool for 15-20 minutes.
Use the cupcake scooper and scoop a hole in the center of the cupcake.
Cooked apple recipe:
4 apples of your choice
2 C water
1/2 Sugar
Cooked apple Directions:
Peel, core and chop apples into small pieces.
In a pot add water, apples, and sugar.
Cook on stove until the apple chunks become tender.
Cool in refrigerator overnight or for several hours.
Fill the hole made with the cupcake scooper with the chunky cooked apples.
Frosting Recipe:
1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter
2 C powdered sugar
3 tsp of imitation banana extract
2 TBSP heavy whipping cream
Frosting Directions:
Mix soft butter with sugar in stand up mixer until they look like small rock pebbles.
Continue to mix at medium speed adding whipping cream.
Add in the imitation banana extract.
Continue to mix until frosting stands in sift peaks.
Add additional powdered sugar at 1/2 C at a time until the sift peaks form and stand.
Apply frosting to cupcakes in a pastry bag with tip or frost by hand.
These Dress My Cupcake Standard Cupcake Wrappers from Amazon are really cute. I also have another recipe for Monkey cupcakes made with adorable little fondant monkeys!
or check out these 17 Amazing Disney-themed cupcakes!
Monkey Kingdom swings into theaters today, so be sure to see it with the whole family! During opening week, Disneynature will make a donation in your honor to Conservation International, which helps protect monkeys and other endangered species in their natural habitats. Learn more by visiting the Monkey Kingdom website.
Ashley says
Hi there! Visiting from the Weekend Re-treat link party. These looks so pretty and delicious! I love chocolate and banana together! I’m pinning for later!
Sandra says
I have some bananas that have been waiting on this recipe!
Mary Ellen says
These cupcakes look and sound wonderful. Pinned.
Mel @ Adventures of Mel says
Oh wow, these look so scrumptious! And I can’t wait to see that movie with the boys. Thank you for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week’s issue.
Kelly says
Thank you for visiting, Mel! I’ve seen it twice and you and your family will love it!
cathy says
Yummmmm! This is a great recipe! I would love for you to share this at my party Making Memories Mondays going on now! Hope to see you there!
Cathy
Kelly says
Thank you, Cathy! I appreciate that!
Must Love Home says
Hi there Friend, you are so creative! Thank you for joining in at the Friday Favorites Link Party! I hope to see you there this week:) Christine -Must Love Home
Lou Lou Girls says
Okay, I’m drooling right now! Looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7, we can’t wait to party with you! Lou Lou Girls
Olivia Rodriguez says
About how many cupcakes does this recipe make? And will chocolate lovers love this recipe?
Reyna Ayala says
So do you make the instant pudding or just add the packet to the dry ingredients?
Tori says
I CANNOT wait to try this! So glad I found you on Hit Me with Your Best Shot!
Kelly Stilwell says
Thank you, Tori!! Let me know how you love them 🙂
Melissa says
I would serve these with a scoop of Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey. Double delicious 😀 New follower! Come say hi sometime! http://www.facebook.com/thehappyidiot
BJ says
How many cupcakes does this make? Looks yummy:)
Melissa says
what is the stuff drizzled on top of the icing?
Liann says
How many cupcakes does this recipe make?
Rebecca says
How do you keep the banana slices for garnish ripe and not from browning?
Kelly Stilwell says
Hi Rebecca! You can either slice just before serving or soak them for a couple of minutes in lemon or pineapple juice. They will still retain the color. Happy New Year!
Desiree says
How much butter is used in the frosting?
Kelly Stilwell says
Sorry, Desiree. It was supposed to say sweet cream butter.